+8*F Whose 617 starts right up
 

It hasn't been cold her for a few years. I went to start the SD & it only cranked but didn't start. It was plugged in and I cycled the GP 3 times. I don't "know" that the block heater works, only that it was plugged in.

The car normally starts immediately. If everything is in good shape, how cold can it be where a plugged in car that is parked outside starts easily?

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My m103 started up no problem. Gasoline engines ftw.

Suppose to go down to 8F overnight. I'll see if the 85 300D will start tomorrow with 5w40 syn but no block heater. I forgot to change to synthetic in my Jetta diesel and got caught with a no start in 15F a few days ago. Engine was cranking real slow. Drained the oil and it was almost the consistency of molasses. No wonder it cranked slow. I'm sure that's not good for the starter.

Plug 'er in
 

6* here and goin down to -2* (wind chill -25*...nothin compared to our northern friends)

But looking out the window and seeing the seam between the hood and fender is melting the snow tells me the block heater is gonna make me a happy man tomorrow. :cool:

OM606NA did just fine at 18 this morning.

Mine started fine at 6 degrees not too long ago with no block heat.

Good glow plugs, mongo battery, huge battery cables and connections in good shape, 5w-40 synthetic oil, recent valve adjustment and good compression, semi truck alternator, bigger than stock glow plug wiring. Glowed for a full minute and turned the key, she cranked right up.

I've heard of other people starting at well below zero.

OM603 started right up at +76f today :D

I'll change to lighter oil when I have a chance. Is there a reliable way to test the block heater via the cord (ass/u/ming the cord is good)? Doors were frozen shut so the hood wasn't accessible.

Now I remember why I left Chicago over 35 years ago. Damn, didn't realize it was that long ago. Time flies.

Was 68 here today, and the 240 kicked right over with a 10 sec Glow.:P

Junkman, keep the Hood on the first latch so it can be opened. Put your hand on the VC it should be warm, probably slightly warm with the cold you are experiencing.

Charlie

MINUS 18 here today, yes thats -18, and the 560 gasser started up. I am not sure what would have happened if she was a diesel! But if it was, I would have had it running all night anyway!

reallll funny charlie,

:)
-2° here.... just replaced the dead battery yesterday.
no problems kicking over in -2° woot woot
replace GPs last week with Bosch think that is helping also


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My 617 fired right up after sitting 10hrs today in -1F temps/high winds, so ALL heat was drawn out of the motor. Sat unplugged. Glowed about 1 30-second cycle....cranked about 3-4 seconds and it was up and running. :D Not bad for an engine with 321,000 miles on it!

My TDI fired right up too this evening. :D Glow cycle was about 8-10 seconds, engine rotated twice and was running.

A multi-meter can be used to test a block heater. Check for resistance across the hot and neutral wire off the wall plug. It should not be unlimited.

300dOwner I live in Rochester too haha, small world! My 603 is in the driveway I'll see if it starts in the wee hours of the morning, no block heater...

I live in the "Deep South", where it is supposed to get to 7 deg F tonite. Will know in the AM if my 300SD cranks...

WTF is it with these fridgid temps here in NC? 8F??? in the first week of JANUARY!!! NFW!

this is supposed to be THE SOUTH!!!

alas, I have no MB diesel to start at the moment... but My GMC 6.5 Diesel should not have difficulty starting up tomorrow morning without plugging it in... I hope... I have a 8:00 appointment at the university!